Versailles!
These gardens are amazing as well as the Palace! Which King commissioned the building of this extraordinary Palace?
Read moreAug 30
Aug 29
Mr. Rogers on Love!
Ah, Mister Rogers, the wholesome father figure whom generations of kids grew to cherish thanks to his regularly shared nuggets of wisdom. He had so much good advice, in fact, that he filled an entire book with it, called “You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages From a Beloved Neighbor.”
Read moreAug 26
Savvy Secrest -New Uses For An Old Friend
Chances are when you were a teenage you had a bottle of this in the cupboard that you may have used to “lighten” your hair in the summer.
Read moreAug 25
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Pick Me Ups!
We found these wonderful, comforting “Inspiring Quotes” and know that you will love them!
Read moreAug 23
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What A Dear Story!
Eight brides in one family have worn a Marshall Field’s wedding gown purchased in 1950: ‘it’s a lucky dress’
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago TribuneMon, August 15, 2022, 1:00 AM
Read moreAug 18
Historical Untruths, One
The most enduring legend about decadent French Queen Marie Antoinette is that when she was told her people didn’t have bread, she coldheartedly replied, “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” (“Let them eat cake”).
Read moreAug 17
Aug 16
Long Live The King!
The King of Rock and Roll that is. Today marks the 45th anniversary of the day the world said goodbye to Elvis. At the age of only 42, Elvis Presley had made an impact on the world that few will make in twice that many years. Thus all these years later he is still regarded and respected as one of the greatest musicians and performers of all time. Maybe even more importantly, at least to him, he is remembered as a good, decent, very generous man.
Read moreAug 15
Aug 12
Who is Credited With Giving Us The Gas Powered Motor Car?
Was it Henry Ford? Read on to find out…
Read moreAug 11
Words of Wisdom From An Actual Genius
Everyone knows that Albert Einstein was a genius. He is credited among other things with the world’s most famous equation, E = mc2, also known as the theory of relativity. He is arguably the greatest and best known physicist of all time. But he was also a philosopher of sorts credited with many profound quotes on life and living it.
Read moreAug 10
Of Yesteryear …
Not that we are surprised by the disappearance of these jobs, but we find it so interesting to read about the ways in which things had to be done.
Read moreAug 9
A Tuesday Thought!
Inspiring Quotes says: Maybe you’re aware it’s time to step out of your comfort zone, but you don’t know quite where to start — old habits die hard, after all.
These 13 quotes can help give you that gentle nudge out the proverbial door — and into exciting new territory.
Read moreAug 8
Great Way To Start The Week!
We found this upbeat note on social media and HAD to share!
Read moreAug 5
Old Sayings We Still Use Today!
We find it so interesting to know where certain sayings, parochialisms, come from and thought we would share some of our findings. These happen to all be derived from that famous bard, William Shakespeare!
Read moreAug 4
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And Now You Know – Lavender
Most people associate lavender with cleanliness and freshness. But there is more value to this simple flowering plant than you may have known.
Read moreJul 29
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Did You Know?
This is a subject we never expected to cover but your Two Chums love history and love knowing where things come from or how they originated so this topic is no exception. And besides it is worth a little chuckle to know how the “middle finger salute” came about.
Read moreJul 26
Savvy Secret – Insalate Verde Salad Dressing
If you know any Italians you know they love their salads almost as much as they love their pasta and their bread. They don’t make a fuss about it they just make it simple and delicious. It just doesn’t get much simpler (or tastier) than today’s Savvy Secret.
Read moreJul 25
Star Spangled Banner
We love sharing these little “pearls” and these particular pearls today are all about the National Anthem!
Read moreJul 22
Jul 21
Wise Words…Know Your Value
A chum shared this story on social media the other day and we thought it worth passing on as a reminder to always “know your value”.
Read moreJul 20
Jul 19
Signs Of Love
It is not unusual at all to see hearts on greeting cards or wrapping paper or any number of places around Valentines Day in particular. For many, many years the heart has been the symbol of love. Man made examples are common. But lately we have started to notice “hearts” in unusual and unexpected places.
Read moreJul 18
Ah, Summertime!
Shakespeare was a huge fan of the summer season, famously writing, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate.”
And here a few quotes from other luminaries regarding summertime.
Read moreJul 15
Did You Know? – Good Food Info
Foods have the capacity to fuel our bodies, help us heal, and in some cases even change our moods. Different foods have different benefits for us when we eat them For example, “Did you know?”…
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Let’s Hear it for Katherine Hepburn!
Katharine Hepburn made her Broadway debut in 1928, the same year she graduated from Bryn Mawr College.
Read moreJul 8
Another “Did You Know”!
Ah yes! We found this so very interesting and no, we did not know. We wonder how many of you knew!
Read moreJul 7
Easy And Satisfying – Who Knew?
Ever wish you had something simple that helped give you sweeter breath, helped you stay healthier, and might even help you lose a couple of those unwanted pounds? We’ve got that!
Read moreJul 5
Did You Know?
A Jewish family Karnofsky, who immigrated from Lithuania to the United States, took pity on the 7-year-old boy and brought him to their home.
Read moreJul 4
Happy, Happy 4th!
Your Two Chums wish you a very happy Fourth of July! Celebrate well and enjoy! We do have one question for you. What color was the Statue of Liberty originally?
Read moreJul 1
Savvy Secrets – Celebrate!
Today is the 1st of July which means the 4th of July is almost here. Today we want to share two unrelated yet important ideas for having a wonderful celebration with family and friends.
Read moreJun 30
Savvy Secrets – Corn
Will there be corn on the cob in your weekend BBQ plans? We’ve got a great savvy secret for you today you’ll love!
Read moreJun 29
Did You Know? – Gas Prices
The 4th of July weekend is quickly approaching. Many of us are planning to head for the beach, the lake, the mountains, or to visit friends or family for a BBQ. With gas prices at an all time high, some people may be rethinking their plans and everyone is looking for the best price when they need to fill up their tanks. Did you know there is a phone app for that?
Read moreJun 28
In The Words of Julia Child
For many of us, one of our first memories of cooking is listening to the jovial voice of a very tall woman on PBS, chuckling as she methodically deboned a chicken or loaded a dish with butter.
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Jun 23
Amusement Parks!
Who doesn’t enjoy the occasional visit to an amusement park? And, there are some little known facts that we would like to share with you…
Read moreJun 22
Bond, James Bond!
Inspiration can come from the unlikeliest of places. While living in Jamaica in the early 1950s, author Ian Fleming was in search of a name for the secret agent main character in his new book, Casino Royale. “I wanted to find a name which wouldn’t have any romantic overtones,” Fleming later said. “I wanted a really flat, quiet name.”
Read moreJun 21
More – Did You Know?
It happens to all of us at times. Despite our best efforts to stay cheerful and have joy, we just feel flat or worse, we feel down in the dumps. That happens to all of us from time to time. Today we want to share some natural help for you to try the next time you’re feeling blue.
Read moreJun 20
Jun 17
Graduation Time!
It’s graduation season: A time when students wear awkwardly pointy hats, wrap themselves in a robe, and listen to esteemed strangers tell them to chase their dreams. Here’s how those traditions came to be (and the reason graduates are always marching to that song).
Read moreJun 16
Old Is New Again
If you are of a certain age you will surely remember the name Ann Landers and her syndicated advice column “Ask Ann Landers” as well as that of that of her twin sister, know as “Abby” in the competing popular advice column “Dear Abby”.
Read moreJun 15
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Thank You Ma’am-Well Done
We close out this week of coverage of the royal Platinum Jubilee with a look back at some of our favorite moments of the celebration.
Read moreJun 9
Louis Steals The Show
The Royal Jubilee this past weekend was of course designed to celebrate the remarkable 70 reign of Queen Elizabeth II on the British throne. The focus was meant to be on and stay on her. But it was her little great grandson, Williams youngest child, Prince Louis who very often stole the show.
Read moreJun 8
A Remarkable Royal Meeting
Sometimes you can have the most unexpected visit and have a serendipity you never saw coming. That’s today’s story in our continued celebration of the Royal Jubilee 🙂
Read moreJun 7
Jubilee – Well Done!
As you know by now this past weekend was the Jubilee celebration for the Queen as the world celebrated her remarkable 70 years on the throne. Yesterday we gave you some info about the dress Queen Elizabeth II wore when she was formally crowned at her Coronation. Today we want to share a highlight from this weekend’s celebration.
Read moreJun 6
A Royal Weekend!
The UK has just celebrated quite a feat – HRM Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne for 70 years! Pretty amazing, actually!
Read moreJun 3
Did You Know?
Many farewells have religious connections. Adios in Spanish and adieu in French mean “to God,” for example.
Read moreJun 2
Girlfriends
The word “girlfriend” first appeared in 1859, according to Merriam-Webster. It was originally just defined as female friends.
Read moreJun 1
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Today’s first Two Chums post was about true wealth. This is something I happen to know something about as I have a truly wonderful chum! She is one who is most wealthy of heart and soul, and generous beyond words. Of course this would be our dear chum Jackie, whose birthday we are celebrating today. Jackie brings joy with her because it is in her, everywhere she goes and any event large or small is grander when this precious lady is present. It’s her birthday but as the saying goes…she IS the present! Please help me in wishing her many, many, many, sweet memories and happy returns of the day. Happy birthday Jackie!
Jun 1
True Wealth!
As you who read Two Chums know, we love Inspiring Quotes. These ones are on the meaning of true wealth:
May 31
Wise Words – Start Now
There are times when we all wish we could go back in time and change the direction we’ve gone or a decision we’ve made or just generally have a “do over”. So when those feelings come these are some very wise words to remember:
Read moreMay 30
May 26
The Southern Belle
Word Genius furnished us with these “Southern” quotes and we knew you would absolutely love them.
Read moreMay 25
Phishing – Don’t Get Caught
If you’ve ever had your identity stolen, or your social media account hacked, then you have most likely been the victim of “phishing” (pronounced fishing)
Read moreMay 24
Table Manners!
According to Maureen MacKay, a Florida-based etiquette expert has a bone to pick when it comes to many Americans’ eating habits.
Read moreMay 23
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Cheese, Glorious Cheese!
One of humanity’s oldest culinary creations, cheese has been around for nearly 4,000 years and comes in more than 1,800 varieties. Here’s a sampler platter of facts about everybody’s favorite dairy product.
Read moreMay 19
I Love You More
Most of us have heard the conversational exchange that begins: I love you.
Read moreMay 18
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Savvy Secret -Summers Coming
Before you know it summer will be here. In a few weeks it will be time to break out the sandals from your closet. But will your feet be ready?
Read moreMay 16
In Switzerland, Never One!
The Swiss are known for their historic commitment to neutrality, but they’ve taken a firm stand on one of the most important issues of our time: guinea pigs.
Read moreMay 13
She Was The First
Do you know who this woman is? Neither did we. But she has the distinction of being the first at doing something. Can you guess what that is?
Read moreMay 12
A Toast to The Queen
The life of Queen Elizabeth II is remarkable in more ways than one. Born on April 21 in 1926, she is the longest-reigning British monarch in history. She is also the fourth-longest reigning monarch of all time, having taken the throne almost 70 years ago. And few would bet against her reign becoming the longest ever — a record currently held by Louis XIV, the Sun King, who reigned in France for 72 years and 110 days – but you never know!
Read moreMay 11
Disney (Did Not) Say!
Who would have thought that a mouse on a steamboat could lead to an entertainment empire that spans the globe?
Read moreMay 10
Celebrate!
Sometimes life is hard. Things can be tough for all of us at one time or another, and sometimes, for long stretches it feels like you just can’t catch a break. So when you have a reason to celebrate…CELEBRATE!!!! And when you don’t have a reason….find one!
Read moreMay 9
Chums’ Choices
We received this rather wonderful note from one of our chums which we felt we should share:
Read moreMay 6
May 5
Marshmallows?
We are coming up to summer when roasting marshmallows is a favorite thing to do!
Read moreMay 4
Success?
What is success?
Depending on who you ask, success can manifest itself in a number of ways: an oversized bank account, hundreds of thousands of social media followers, or a resume full of accolades and accomplishments. It can also look like a healthy relationship, a stable family life, or finally kicking a harmful habit.
Read moreMay 3
Savvy Secret – Bracelets
Some people call great and helpful tips “life hacks”…your Two Chums call them “Savvy Secrets”. If you’ve ever struggled to put a bracket on one handed and then do up the clasp, we have a terrific Savvy Secret for you today!
Read moreMay 2
Start Fresh
It’s the beginning of May and the start of a new week. Let’s get off to a good start with some very good words of wisdom 🙂
Read moreApr 29
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Keep Playing
Many people make the assumption that it is because we get old that we stop playing.
Read moreApr 27
More “Did You Knows”!
Maybe you’ve seen flocks of birds flying overhead to mark the changing of seasons or read about salmon fighting upstream to return to their birthplaces, but exactly how do these animals navigate in the midst of long distances and shifting geological conditions?
Read moreApr 26
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Chinese Take Out Boxes!
In the U.S., plenty of Chinese restaurant fare feature produce that doesn’t grow in China, such as broccoli. Thus it shouldn’t be terribly surprising that Americans also took liberties with how Chinese food is packaged.
Read moreApr 22
The Incredible Edible Egg
There are so many varied and delicious ways to enjoy this amazing super food. One of our favorites ways to eat an egg, a classic preparation, is to poach it. Why then, does this seem so intimidating to so many people?
]Read moreApr 21
Historic Quotes from the State of the Union
These ten quotes are from various Presidents and we find them all very interesting.
Read moreApr 20
Savvy Secret to Relax
With busy lives and hectic schedules, relaxing and de-stressing is something most of us don’t do often enough. We have a Savvy Secret to help you with that today.
Read moreApr 19
An Encouraging Word
All of us need hope in difficult times and most of us can do with a word of encouragement on almost any given day. Today we have an especially good one to share with you 🙂
Read moreApr 18
Did You Know?
We are often asked how you know if it is first cousin, once removed or second cousin, etc. and we found this wonderful explanation which we would like to share with you.
Read moreApr 15
The Hiding Place
And a cover from the tempest,
As rivers of water in a dry place,
As the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.
–Isaiah 32:2
Today is part of the holiest of days in both the Christian and the Jewish faiths. Today is Good Friday for Christians and the beginning of Passover for Jews. Both observances, in their own ways, revolve around the subjects of mercy and forgiveness and God’s love. “What might this have to do with the woman pictured here?”, you might well ask.
Read moreApr 14
More Words Of Wisdom
It’s one of those weeks when the Words of Wisdom just keep popping up everywhere we turn so of course we want to share them with you, our dear chums!
Read moreApr 13
Words of Wisdom – Find The Gold
None of us…not one single person alive….is all good or all bad. We all have some wonderful qualities and talents, and every one of us has faults and shortcomings. What are you looking for? The book of Proverbs in the Bible has something to say about that.
Read moreApr 12
In Honor of My Darling Dennis – ELVIS!
Oh golly ! No-one loved Elvis like Dennis A. Page!
Here are some wonderful Elvis quotes!
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